My trusty thermometer has fizzled out and I need to find a replacement. Unfortunately, the one I use now is a discontinued item, so I have to start fresh. What do you use or what do you wish you had...
I just had a nurse from a local pediatric office tell me that I needed to inform our secretary that immunizations are public records so if someone calls to ask for them, she should release them or at...
Long story, as short as possible. Young elementary student, taking medication that completely suppresses appetite. Parents have asked that her teacher look at her tray at lunch just to observe that...
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Right now, that decision is in limbo. There is a definite issue but the medication is also very much needed. The parents are working with the child's physician to come up with a solution and I can say...
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Just wondering if you have actually started caring for patients in a clinical setting or if you are still just reading chapters from the textbook? I am 100% positive that every nurse within this group...
Long story (made as short as possible) :) I have a student who was diagnosed as Type I, earlier this school year. Sugars have been all over the place and of course, several adjustments have been made...
OK! I am seriously just about at my wit's end with this one. I have a class that seriously has some kind of special parent provided lunch no less than 2-3 times each week. I'm talking pizza, cupcakes,...
When screening, I always ask the kids how long they have had their glasses and when they got the pair they are currently wearing. I am wondering what you all do when you have a student that says...